Electricity sector officials visit Albania’s trailblazing photovoltaic plants as part of GIZ regional decarbonization project
GIZ organized a field trip and presentations in Albania for energy ministries, electricity DSOs and regulators in the Western Balkans
Romania declares winners of its wind, solar power CfD auctions
Wind and solar power projects in Romania of over 1.5 GW in total are eligible for contracts for difference (CfD) after the first auctions
Federation of BiH preparing energy sector transition strategy
The entity Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry has started the procedure for a strategy for the transition of the energy sector
Kosovo* invites firms to qualify for 100 MW wind power auction
The Ministry of Economy of Kosovo* started the first phase of the first of two planned auctions for wind power
EU energy ministers launch geothermal energy push
The Council of the EU called on unlocking financing for geothermal energy, streamlining regulations and a boost to equipment manufacturers
Christian Zinglersen reappointed to lead ACER for next five years
The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has extended the mandate of Director Christian Zinglersen through 2029.
Greece cancels third energy storage auction
Greece's third auction for standalone energy storage plants using batteries is cancelled, to be held after clarifying the rules
Global pledge signed to boost energy storage six times to 1.5 TW
The COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge calls for increasing capability by six times to 1.5 TW by 2030